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Did you know the normal length of time between stools varies widely from person to person? If you have fewer than three stools per weeks, you are very likely to be suffering from constipation.In other words, being constipated means the bowel movements are tough and happen less often than normal. Having less than three stools per week is an indication that the person is suffering from severe constipation.

Though it is not usually a serious condition, getting your body back on track will make you feel better.Few bowel movements, hard or small stools, belly bloating, and trouble having a bowel movement are some of the symptoms of being constipated.

The best and easiest method to get rid of constipation is to eat healthy, fiber-rich-diet.

You can avoid constipation through dietary changes. For example, minimize the consumption of foods that cause constipation. You should go through the foods that cause constipation list in Urdu or English and learn how a food can cause bowel irregularity.

Foods That Cause Constipation List:

Here is the list of the foods that cause constipation along with the reason why they do so.

Alcohol: When you consume alcohol in large amounts, your body loses more fluids through urine, leading to dehydration. On the other hand, poor hydration is often linked to an increased risk of constipation. That is why, alcohol is often mentioned as a likely cause of hard and less frequent than normal stools.

Unripe Bananas: While ripe bananas are thought to be preventing constipation, the unripe ones tend to have the opposite effect. That’s because the unripe bananas contain more amount of resistant starch. The resistant starch is a compound that is harder for the body to digest.How do ripe bananas treat constipation?Actually, the process of ripening converts the resistant starch into natural sugars which are quite easy to digest.

Gluten: A protein found in the grains like barley, rye, wheat andtriticale, gluten may cause constipation in some people. Also, the people intolerant to this protein develop a condition known as celiac disease. Such individuals are advised to follow a gluten-free-diet.

Processed Grains: In addition to being less nutritious, the processed grains and their products, like white pasta, white bread and white rice, are considered as one of the causes of constipation. It is because the bran, containing fiber, is removed from grains during processing.

Other foods that are likely to cause constipation include:

1. Caffeine (When your body is dehydrated).
2. Chewing gum (Excessive use).
3. Persimmon (Astringent/bitter varieties).
4. Red meat –high in fat and containing tough proteins.
5. Chocolate – slows down muscle contractions (peristalsis).
6. Fast food items –low in fiber and high in fat.
7. Potato chips –less nutritious, high in fat and low in fiber.

As you would have noticed, many foods cause constipation only when consumed in excess. It means their use in small amounts may not be harmful. Moreover, you should try to include such foods in your diet which are rich in fiber.